Getting trees out of the forest and into the aisles of your local home improvement store is a feat of modern engineering. Ever wonder how a massive log becomes a stack of perfect 2x4s in seconds? Join N.C. State Extension Forestry for an exclusive look inside the Troy Lumber Company. This tour offers a front-row...
Healthy trees require healthy foundations. In this webinar, we will dive into practical techniques to improve soil health and manage soil moisture during drought conditions, a crucial skill as this summer heat sets in.
Join EcoForesters and The Pisgah Conservancy for a hands-on workshop on invasive species identification and control. This workshop will cover how invasives impact forest health, how to identify invasive plants, and control methods and strategies. The workshop will be held at Pisgah National Forest in the Avery Creek/Perry Cove area. Long pants and closed-toed shoes...
Join this webinar to learn about the amazing diversity of amphibians found across North Carolina! We'll explore the species found here, the habitats they favor and the conservation measures you can take to maintain them on the landscape. The presentation will also discuss the effect of various forest management activities on amphibians, including an emphasis...
The Habitat Summit is a one-day, multi-session workshop where national experts share the latest land management techniques. Whether you’re managing your land for pollinators, timber or game species, this is your one-stop shop to connect with the experts.
There have been some interesting changes in the world of ginseng production! In this workshop you'll learn about production, marketing, security and a variety of other topics around ginseng in Western North Carolina. Agenda 9:00- Registration 9:15- Introductions 9:30- Update on producing and harvesting wild simulated ginseng 10:15- Disease and wildlife issues and solutions 10:45-...
This webinar will address the diversity and biology of some of North Carolina's most charismatic animals: fireflies, glowworms and the enigmatic foxfire worms of the mountains. We'll discuss threats to these animals and how to help conserve them.
This training hosted by the N.C. Tree Farm Program in partnership with the N.C. Agromedicine Institute will cover: Life-saving CPR skills Directions for AED use First aid for severe bleeding control, burns, heat-related illness and other common forestry and agricultural injuries Registration is required. Space is limited.
This training hosted by the N.C. Tree Farm Program in partnership with the N.C. Agromedicine Institute will cover: Life-saving CPR skills Directions for AED use First aid for severe bleeding control, burns, heat-related illness and other common forestry and agricultural injuries Registration is required. Space is limited.
In this webinar, Dr. Brett Butler will share insights from the National Woodland Owner Survey, which tracks the demographics and opinions of the 11 million family forest owners across the U.S. The latest survey results show both important continuity as well as significant changes. For example, while timber production as a reason for owning declined,...
